Basketball Recap: Eli Nelson's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Dunnellon over Vanguard

Dunnellon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 53-31 to the Vanguard Knights. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 461st, while the Knights are ranked 158th).

Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Eli Nelson, who posted nine points along with six rebounds and four steals. The dominant performance gave Nelson a new career-high in steals. Another player making a difference was Sean Martin, who put up eight points and four steals.

Dunnellon's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-11. As for Vanguard, they now have a winning record of 11-10.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dunnellon will host Trinity Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dunnellon is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.4 points per game this season. As for Vanguard, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Forest at 7:30 p.m. Forest will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Vanguard surely won't give up without a fight.